European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Association of Low Back Pain with Vitamin D Deficiency and other Common Risk Factors: A Hospital Based Case-Control Study

    Ahmed M. S. Hegazy, Basem M. M. Salama, Ahmed M. M. Elgaml, Ahmed Ramzy Alzyat

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Dec. 23, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 11, 2015
    Published: Jan. 22, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: low back pain (LBP) is an extremely common health Problem in Asian communities. It is a major cause of activity limitation. Aim of this study was to identify the association of vitamin D and modifiable risk factors of low back pain among female patients in the childbearing period. Subject and methods: It was a hospital based case-contro... Show More
  • Willingness to Pay for Clinical Preventive Services of Patients Attending the GENERAL Out-Patient Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria

    Seiyefa Funakpa Brisibe, Best Ordinioha, Precious Kalamba Gbeneol

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: Dec. 19, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 08, 2015
    Published: Jan. 26, 2015
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    Abstract: The prevalences of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria are currently close to those of the developed countries, but the uptake of clinical preventive services (CPS) has been very poor. This study assessed the willingness of respondents to pay (WTP) for a packaged CPS, delivered in one service point. The study was conducted among patients attending... Show More
  • Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Knowledge Level among Out-of-School Youths in Wayu Tuka District, Western Ethiopia

    Gemechu Kejela, Lemessa Oljira, Yadeta Dessie, Direslgne Misker

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 11-16
    Received: Nov. 25, 2014
    Accepted: Dec. 15, 2014
    Published: Jan. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Although there is a high awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention methods among youth, in Ethiopia, the problems are still rampant which indicates lack of comprehensive knowledge about its prevention methods among young peoples. Objectives: the main aim of this study was to assess comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge level and associated factors... Show More